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Tekapo Blue Cottage

3.5 star property
Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Tekapo

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House, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio
House, 1 Bedroom | In-room dining
Front of property
House, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
House, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Located close to Lake Tekapo, Tekapo Blue Cottage has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tekapo Blue Cottage

Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Tekapo
Free self parking and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free vacation home. The vacation home provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a washing machine and an electric kettle, and other amenities include free WiFi and a patio.
Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [4 Simpson Lane, Lake Tekapo]
Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions prior to arrival; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Tekapo Blue Lake Tekapo
Tekapo Blue Cottage Lake Tekapo
Tekapo Blue Cottage Private vacation home
Tekapo Blue Cottage Private vacation home Lake Tekapo

About the neighborhood

Lake Tekapo is home to this vacation home. Tekapo Springs and The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki. Dark Sky Project and Mount John Observatory are also worth visiting.
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Map
5 Rankin Rise, Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie, 7999

What's nearby

  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sheepdog Statue - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Dark Sky Project - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Tekapo Springs - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 7 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 163 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Better Batter - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kohan Japanese Cuisine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rakinui - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tekapo Blue Cottage pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Tekapo Blue Cottage?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tekapo Blue Cottage?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tekapo Blue Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tekapo Blue Cottage located?

Situated in Lake Tekapo, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sheepdog Statue, Lake Tekapō Regional Park, and Cowans Hill Walkway. Church of the Good Shepherd and Maclaren Footbridge are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Tekapo Blue Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

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